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Monday, March 14, 2011
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Sunday, March 13, 2011
Love Orlando
Info on Love Orlando
How did we get started?
First Baptist Orlando wanted to serve the community and show God’s love to others. They began organizing and participating in service projects around town. Other people from around the community joined in wanting to help others, too. And it grew from there
Who are we?
It’s really simple. We are people that Love Orlando because God loves Orlando. We love the people of this community and we want to make a difference in their lives. No membership required to Love Orlando. All you need is a heart that loves God and wants to show others God’s love through your service to them.
What are we doing?
We are helping people in Orlando. We are involved in projects like painting a school that needs a fresh look, delivering cookies to nurses in appreciation of their dedication to helping others, feeding the homeless, mentoring children, and much more.
On 60 minutes last week, Orlando was featured in the 'Hard times generation: homeless kids'
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/03/06/60minutes/main20038927.shtml?tag=contentMain;contentBody
In response to this, our guest speaker today focused on this story and what we as a church could do. His goal was for us to raise $1 million. After 3 services (Saturday night, and the 2 regular Sunday services) my Church family raised $5.6 million for Love Orlando! This will be a huge benefit to the Orlando area/community. It was amazing to see this happen today and I cant wait to watch how lives will be changed and hope other Churches across the country follow suit and start the process of improving their communities.
Run # 59
"Running is the greatest metaphor for life, because you get out of it what you put into it." -Oprah Winfrey
Lake Eola is a great running spot. You can run the walking path around the lake, which can be crowded with people or can be completely empty - it all depends on the day. OR you can run the square (shown above). Brett and I like to go out and say how much of the cootie shot are we running (aka - 2 squares and 1 circle, a square and a circle, 2 circles - etc etc) - we are silly what can I say.
So over the weekend the weather here was really nice - not to hot, not to cold - but of course we waited until late to go run and it was a tad bit chilly for my taste. Now ok real quick I'm digressing about my run to talk about the Oprah quote - for once I feel shes right. I went and re-read a lot of my posts and wow I've kinda come a long way since I 'started'. Over time I am going further and getting faster which is amazing. I guess I just had to step back and take a look (which is why this blog is great because I can 'see' my past). Do I get frustrated about my running and time and distance?? YES! Do I think its become easier? Yes and No - running 1 mile is 'easy' now mentally - 2 is almost easy - 3 is still a work in progress but I'm getting there. So I'm definately getting everything out of it that I'm putting into it and need to stick with my 'ah ha' moment a few weeks ago and put into it 3,4,5+ miles. :)
Ok so the run - run went well - left calf is still sore - its odd, I start running and it is so tight but once I get maybe a 1/2 mile in it doesnt hurt as bad. So I'm still taking it 'easy' foam rolling and compression socks after my runs - I almost think I'm doing the foam roller too much since almost any pressure kills. If this keeps up - a visit to a dr might be in my future.
Results of Run #59
Distance: 2.60
Time: 24:34
Pace: 9:27 / mile
M1 - 9:22
M2 - 9:34
M3 (.6) - 9:22 / mile pace
So over the weekend the weather here was really nice - not to hot, not to cold - but of course we waited until late to go run and it was a tad bit chilly for my taste. Now ok real quick I'm digressing about my run to talk about the Oprah quote - for once I feel shes right. I went and re-read a lot of my posts and wow I've kinda come a long way since I 'started'. Over time I am going further and getting faster which is amazing. I guess I just had to step back and take a look (which is why this blog is great because I can 'see' my past). Do I get frustrated about my running and time and distance?? YES! Do I think its become easier? Yes and No - running 1 mile is 'easy' now mentally - 2 is almost easy - 3 is still a work in progress but I'm getting there. So I'm definately getting everything out of it that I'm putting into it and need to stick with my 'ah ha' moment a few weeks ago and put into it 3,4,5+ miles. :)
Ok so the run - run went well - left calf is still sore - its odd, I start running and it is so tight but once I get maybe a 1/2 mile in it doesnt hurt as bad. So I'm still taking it 'easy' foam rolling and compression socks after my runs - I almost think I'm doing the foam roller too much since almost any pressure kills. If this keeps up - a visit to a dr might be in my future.
Results of Run #59
Distance: 2.60
Time: 24:34
Pace: 9:27 / mile
M1 - 9:22
M2 - 9:34
M3 (.6) - 9:22 / mile pace
Saturday, March 12, 2011
Run # 58
"There are clubs you can't belong to, neighborhoods you can't live in, schools you can't get into, but the roads are always open." - Nike
I'm a few days behind but wanted to talk about my adventure. I'm really fortunate to work close to home - I live downtown but dont work downtown but its close - so I drive (or coordinate with the hubby to carpool since his car is a stick and I dont feel I'm good enough to drive stick just yet. )
Ok so anyways - I schemed up a plan to have hubby drop me off at work and then I would walk home. I had to scheme it since the walk could be considered kinda sketch in some spots - but for the most part its a highly traveled road and I carried my pepper spray just in case so I was good to go.
I walked 2.9 miles home from work in 50:xx mins - not too bad for a lot of traffic lights and for lugging probably 20 lbs of crap with me (gym bag with my cpa books, note book, purse, and just crap i didnt take out). I was fortunate to receive some honks by people driving by - (its not necessary people - just a little FYI). About 1/2 way I was thinking to myself why did I come up with this little stunt?? But once I made it home, I felt really good - granted it took a little while but it was a nice warmup for a run. So once I got settled at home, grabbed the iPod and went back out to the lake.
Once I started running I could tell how tired my legs were from the long luggage hauling walk. (I need to think Backpack next time!!!) I'm kinda a freak when it comes to numbers, so I told myself you have to run 2.1 to make today's mileage an even 5. So thats what I did, a 2.9 mile walk followed by a 2.1 mile run. Legs felt great during the run which was surprising - Friday though was another story - they werent too happy. We'll see what they say this weekend.
Results of Run #58
Distance: 2.1 miles
Time: 18:56
Pace: 9:00 / mile
M1 - 9:07
M2 - 9:02
M3 (.1) - 7:36 / mile pace
Ok so anyways - I schemed up a plan to have hubby drop me off at work and then I would walk home. I had to scheme it since the walk could be considered kinda sketch in some spots - but for the most part its a highly traveled road and I carried my pepper spray just in case so I was good to go.
I walked 2.9 miles home from work in 50:xx mins - not too bad for a lot of traffic lights and for lugging probably 20 lbs of crap with me (gym bag with my cpa books, note book, purse, and just crap i didnt take out). I was fortunate to receive some honks by people driving by - (its not necessary people - just a little FYI). About 1/2 way I was thinking to myself why did I come up with this little stunt?? But once I made it home, I felt really good - granted it took a little while but it was a nice warmup for a run. So once I got settled at home, grabbed the iPod and went back out to the lake.
Once I started running I could tell how tired my legs were from the long luggage hauling walk. (I need to think Backpack next time!!!) I'm kinda a freak when it comes to numbers, so I told myself you have to run 2.1 to make today's mileage an even 5. So thats what I did, a 2.9 mile walk followed by a 2.1 mile run. Legs felt great during the run which was surprising - Friday though was another story - they werent too happy. We'll see what they say this weekend.
Results of Run #58
Distance: 2.1 miles
Time: 18:56
Pace: 9:00 / mile
M1 - 9:07
M2 - 9:02
M3 (.1) - 7:36 / mile pace
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Run # 57
"Most people never run far enough on their first wind to find out they've got a second." - William James
Tonight was a good run - I definately had a 2nd wind tonight and it felt great!
The calves are still sore / hurt. Its only my left leg and its the inside of my calf so I'm not 100% sure whats going on. Sunday night I ran on the treadmill 1.6 miles and it felt ok, so tonight I didnt want to over do it so I stayed cautious on the distance. Pace is another story.
So I set out to do my square around the lake and there was a group of people meeting up, so while dodging them, someone wasnt paying attention opening their car door and nearly nailed me. That wouldnt have been fun. Like seriously people pay attention and if youre meeting up with a group, dont hog the sidewalk!
Little did I know it was the Orlando Runners and an old co-worker, Jack, (who got me into Triathlons) was there so I waved but he didnt see me. So I finish the square and decide to double down and go again. Well I was maybe a half mile in and wanted to die when Jack came up behind me. We started chatting / running together and WOW I've never done that before. Running / Chatting is a lot of fun and I totally forgot I was running and where I was until the garmin buzzed. He also told me meetup.com is how Orlando Runners sets up their meets but they usually meet Tues and Thurs at lake eola (or thats what i'm assuming). So I might give it a try.
Though when I said goodbye at the 2.5 mile mark for me he kept going and I'm torn on running tonight. When I finished I though I should have kept going and done 3 but at the same time with this calf issue, I want to play it safe and gradually increase so come Thurs the Goal Big is 3 miles.
Results of Run #57
Distance: 2.5 miles
Time: 24:13
Pace: 9:40 / mile
M1 - 9:35
M2- 9:51
M3 (.50) - 9:28 / mile
Tonight was a good run - I definately had a 2nd wind tonight and it felt great!
The calves are still sore / hurt. Its only my left leg and its the inside of my calf so I'm not 100% sure whats going on. Sunday night I ran on the treadmill 1.6 miles and it felt ok, so tonight I didnt want to over do it so I stayed cautious on the distance. Pace is another story.
So I set out to do my square around the lake and there was a group of people meeting up, so while dodging them, someone wasnt paying attention opening their car door and nearly nailed me. That wouldnt have been fun. Like seriously people pay attention and if youre meeting up with a group, dont hog the sidewalk!
Little did I know it was the Orlando Runners and an old co-worker, Jack, (who got me into Triathlons) was there so I waved but he didnt see me. So I finish the square and decide to double down and go again. Well I was maybe a half mile in and wanted to die when Jack came up behind me. We started chatting / running together and WOW I've never done that before. Running / Chatting is a lot of fun and I totally forgot I was running and where I was until the garmin buzzed. He also told me meetup.com is how Orlando Runners sets up their meets but they usually meet Tues and Thurs at lake eola (or thats what i'm assuming). So I might give it a try.
Though when I said goodbye at the 2.5 mile mark for me he kept going and I'm torn on running tonight. When I finished I though I should have kept going and done 3 but at the same time with this calf issue, I want to play it safe and gradually increase so come Thurs the Goal Big is 3 miles.
Results of Run #57
Distance: 2.5 miles
Time: 24:13
Pace: 9:40 / mile
M1 - 9:35
M2- 9:51
M3 (.50) - 9:28 / mile
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Run #56
It felt like Christmas in this house yesterday!! My SR shirt came in the mail!! (Sorry folks for the ghetto mirror/iphone photo - the hubby wasnt home to take pics and I neeeeeeeded a pic asap!!)
I LOVE this shirt. I think its hilarious. Today I went running in it. I wish I had 2 because I want to wear it tomorrow too - I might say screw it and wear it again - sweat dries over night and a little stink never killed anyone. hahaha ewww but I dont care - it was really comforable. I secretly was hoping someone would read it and point and laugh or something but none of that happened tonight. I had a few times where I thought I noticed someone trying to read it as I went by, but I couldn't tell. Always another day right? Ok Ok last few things about this shirt - if you were lucky enough to order one congrats!! SR is all sold out - hopefully soon she'll sell some more because I know I'm interested in a 2nd. I got a size small, I was nervous about the sizing but I think its great, I think the extra small would have been too short for my liking.
hahahahahha I'm Tough Yah Ok I'm not that tough - my run killed me tonight. It was windy tonight so running into a head wind sucked, and then we've had some large fires in Daytona Beach so now all the smoke has headed into Orlando so it was smokey out tonight. THEN my calves were angry at me (thanks Kitzzy for the term I <3 it). holy smokes were they so tight/sore - when I finished my run I felt like I needed to crawl home, just so I wouldnt have to walk. Anyone out there in blog land have any ideas on what causes horrible calf pain?
Results of Run #56
Distance: 2.05 miles
Time: 20:00
Pace: 9:45 / mile
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
February 2011 Summary
What a month February was. Lots happened in my personal life that disrupted my workout schedule but I am glad I still logged a decent amount of miles and that I'm able to get out there and swim,bike, run!
Coming up March is going to be hard. Have the CPA Exam scheduled for April and May so like I've said before, blogging may be cut down (unless anyone out there knows a way to memorize everything the day before the exam hahah).
31.64 miles in February
Running: 20.17 miles
Biking: 7.25 miles
Walking: 3.08 miles
Swimming: 1.14 miles
Run # 55
"Human beings are made up of flesh and blood, and a miracle fiber called courage" -George Patton
I needed courage today running. The hubby and I stayed the weekend at his parents (aka our weekend getaway house since we 'live in the city') so we got up, took the Kady Monster for a 1 mile walk then decided to go for a run. I've posted before about this, its a great 1.5 mile loop around the neighborhood BUT there are 'hills' - I do not like Florida hills. ---> Kady after her 2.5 miles - she was really tired
I'm not sure how but we finished - oooh - Brett also used his Garmin 305 I got him for Valentines day. He really likes it - I have the Garmin 310XT that I love for the whole triathlon thing, that I havent done in a while but thats another story, but what I really like is how it tracks your pace instantly. My 310 is a little slow in that area. I felt like this run was way slow - to my surprise at the end it wasnt. Still trying to figure out how the 305 works so i'll get the splits up soon.
Results of Run #55
Distance: 1.50
Time: 13:31
Pace: 9:00 / mile
I needed courage today running. The hubby and I stayed the weekend at his parents (aka our weekend getaway house since we 'live in the city') so we got up, took the Kady Monster for a 1 mile walk then decided to go for a run. I've posted before about this, its a great 1.5 mile loop around the neighborhood BUT there are 'hills' - I do not like Florida hills. ---> Kady after her 2.5 miles - she was really tired Ok ok maybe they arent hills but thats what us natives call them. If you can look down the road and see the road incline or decline, that equals a hill. hahah. They suck! ugh! As usual, we start running and about .1 mile into the run I'm dreading it - the way we go we have to conquer 3 'hills'.
Results of Run #55
Distance: 1.50
Time: 13:31
Pace: 9:00 / mile
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